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PROFILE OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT (Continued)
Electronic Learing Products (Continued)
John SIVYER, aged 53, Director of VTech Electronics Europe Plc, is currently the Country Manager of the Group's
electronic learning products business in the UK. Mr. SIVYER joined the Group in August 2000 and is responsible for
running the electronic learning products business in the UK. Prior to joining the Group, he had been the Managing
Director of Systema (UK) Limited, a toy and games company in the UK.
Gilles SAUTIER, aged 45, Chief Executive Officer of VTech Electronics Europe S.A., is currently the Country
Manager of the Group's electronic learning products business in France. Mr. SAUTIER joined the Group in November
2000. With over 20 years of experience in product development, marketing, sales and management in the toy
industry, he held various positions in Kenner-Parker, Spears, Ideal and Majorette. He holds a Bachelor degree in law
from Paris University and also a MBA from I'ESSEC, a french business school.
Josef LUKAS, aged 45, Managing Director of VTech Electronics Europe GmbH, is currently the Country Manager of
the Group's electronic learning products business in Germany. Mr. LUKAS joined the Group in March 2001 and is
responsible for driving the electronic learning products sales/marketing in Germany and Austria. With 20 years of
experience in retailing and branded consumer goods industry, he had been the Managing Director of Binney and
Smith for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business and Economics from the
University of Munich.
Norberto BISIO, aged 41, Managing Director of VTech Electronics Spain S.L., is currently the Country Manager of
the Group's electronic learning products business in Spain. Mr. BISIO joined the Group in 1992 and he is responsible
for the Spanish, Portuguese and Central and South American markets. Prior to joining the Group, he had been Chief
of Accountant Department in IVC. He holds a Technician degree from OTTO KRAUSE (Buenos Aires, Argentina), and
he is a Certified Accountant.
Gordon CHOW Tak Yiu, aged 45, President of VTech Electronics Canada Ltd. since 1988, manages both the
electronic learning products and telecommunication businesses in Canada. Mr. CHOW has been working for VTech
since 1985. He is a Canadian chartered accountant and had his own practice in Canada before joining the Group. He
holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Thomas LI Shu Chi, aged 52, General Manager of Marketing of VTech Electronics Limited. Mr.LIisresponsiblefor
all activities relating to Sales and Marketing, Shipping and Customer Service. He has more than 20 years of
experience in toys and electronic products. Prior to joining VTech in 1990, he worked at corporations including
Mattel, Kenner Products, Tyco and Concept 2000. Mr. LI holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical
engineering from the University of Hong Kong.
Edwin YING Lin Kwan, aged 48, General Manager of Operations of VTech Electronics Limited, is responsible for
the operation activities of electronic learning products. Mr. YING joined VTech in 1986 as chief mechanical engineer.
Before joining the Group, he had 10 years technical experience in electronic products. Mr. YING holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Hong Kong.
Colbert TANG Chiu Kit, aged 44, Senior Manager of VTech Electronics Limited since 1994, is responsible for the
design and development of electronic learning products. He first joined VTech in 1979 as an electronic engineer.
Before rejoining the Group in 1992, Mr. TANG worked at Elec & Eltek and Tiger Electronics. He holds a Master of
Science degree in computer engineering from Boston University.
Vincent YUEN Chi Ming, aged 41, Senior Manager of VTech Electronics Limited, is responsible for the
development of information technology and electronic reference products. Mr. YUEN joined VTech in 1984. He holds
a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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